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Ladies Memorial Association records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS-089

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of records of Ladies Memorial Association (Augusta, GA), from 1872-1924 (with gaps). The records include constitutions, by-laws, membership rolls, lists of officers, financial accounts, lists of contributors to the fund, and minutes (1873-1883, 1903-1924). The minutes document the activities of the Association and contain information on election of officers, canvassing for donations, the erection of a Civil War monument, Decoration Day ceremonies, and cemetery beautification and care.

Dates

  • Created: 1872-1883, 1903-1924
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Biographical or Historical Information

The Ladies Memorial Association (Augusta, GA), was formed in 1868 to raise funds for a memorial to Civil War veterans and to beautify the cemeteries. Date span: 1872-1924

Note written by Tammy Westafer after Mary Ann Cashin

Extent

0.00 Linear Feet

Language

English

Abstract

This collection includes the minute books and constitution of the Ladies Memorial Association from the late 1800's and early 1900's. These records document the Ladie's activities as part of the Association.

Method of Acquisition

This material was acquired by Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University in December of 1983. Acc# 1983.65.03

Title
Inventory of the Ladies Memorial Association records
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

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